Returning junior Lexus Saltou returns a ball during an exercise Tuesday morning at the Tigers' captains practice. The girls' have been holding captains practices all week to prepare for the upcoming season. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune
The girls’ ended Tuesday’s practice with a game in which all players were split into two teams, pitting teams of 11 against each other on one court. – Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune
The Tigers participated in drills, exercises and games for two hours every morning of the week. Mandatory team practices begin on Monday. – Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune
The tennis team is coming off a 1-16 record in 2016. Head coach Chris Withers says that the focus of this season will be to be the most improved team in the Big 9 Conference. – Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune
The Tigers return eight letter winners from last season that look to be much improved. The team opens up their season on the road at Rochester at 2 p.m. on August 24. – Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune
Returning junior Lexus Saltou returns a ball during an exercise Tuesday morning at the Tigers’ captains practice. The girls’ have been holding captains practices all week to prepare for the upcoming season. – Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune
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About Tyler Julson
Tyler Julson covers sports for the Albert Lea Tribune.